Fire erupts at historic temple complex in central India, devastating nearby shops
by ShravyaA major fire breaks out at the renowned Devi Dham temple in central India’s Madhya Pradesh.
The incident took place in Salkanpur, located in the Sehore district on May 17.
Visuals showed the entire place blazing with fire and people running here and there in chaos.
The blaze, which erupted under mysterious circumstances, has caused significant damage, particularly to the numerous shops lining Salkanpur Paidi road.
Emergency services, including fire brigades, police, and administrative officers, are currently on the scene, working tirelessly to control and extinguish the flames. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time, and there have been no immediate reports of casualties.
Devi Dham is a significant religious site in the region, attracting numerous visitors and pilgrims. The destruction of the shops represents a substantial economic loss for the local community, which depends heavily on the temple’s visitors for their livelihoods.
Authorities are expected to launch a thorough investigation to determine the fire’s origin once the situation is under control.